Software Engineering

The document provides an introduction to software engineering and process models. It defines key terms like software, software engineering, and characteristics of software. It then discusses software engineering as a layered technology with process, method, and tools layers. The document also explains the software process as consisting of five generic activities - communication, planning, modeling, construction, and deployment. It provides examples and definitions for each activity. Finally, it asks exam questions related to defining software engineering and explaining it as a layered technology.